Forbidden Ritual (VIS #60)
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Forbidden Ritual is a rare printing from Visions (VIS #60), a Sorcery. Illustrated by Christopher Rush.
Card text
Sacrifice a nontoken permanent. If you do, target opponent loses 2 life unless that player sacrifices a permanent of their choice or discards a card. You may repeat this process any number of times.
Details
| Mana cost | {2}{B}{B} |
|---|---|
| Type | Sorcery |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Visions (VIS) |
| Collector number | 60 |
| Artist | Christopher Rush |
| Released | 1997-02-03 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $1.09 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Not legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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Rulings
- October 4, 2004 — If you choose to repeat the process, you repeat the effect but do not get to pick a different target opponent.
- October 4, 2004 — You choose the target opponent on casting.
- October 4, 2004 — You sacrifice during resolution, not during casting.
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